Paul Vincze Saint Christopher Medallion

Name: Paul Vincze Saint Christopher Medallion
Brand: AUric Vintage
SKU: A26-007
Price: 2250.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€2.250,00

Vintage St. Christopher medal in 9kt gold by Paul Vincze. A circular pendant featuring a chaised figure of a bare chested man holding a holy child on his right shoulder and clasping a staff with his left hand, written to the top in serifed capital letters 'ST.CHRISTOPER', all suspended from a circular bale. Marker's Mark Paul Vincze. Hallmarked 9kt gold, London, 1963. Signed 'P.Vincze'.

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MATERIALS

Gold

AGE

Date Letter 1963

SIZE

3.7cm L x 3.2cm W

WEIGHT

11.26 g

MARKS

London. Hallmark for 9kt gold. Signed P.Vincze

In a world that moves faster and farther than ever, we are all travelers, whether chasing adventure, education, or a quiet moment away from home. Long ago, when journeys were perilous. loved ones might send a companion in miniature, a talisman, a prayer, a guardian.

Saint Christopher was one of the most cherished. Legend tells of a giant who sought to serve the greatest king in the world. only to discover that Christ was the mightiest of all. The giant dedicated himself to helping others, guiding travelers safely across treacherous rivers.

One evening, a small child asked to be carried. As the giant waded through the raging waters, the child's weight grew heavier and heavier until it felt as if he bore the weight of the entire world. When they reached the far shore, the child revealed himself as Christ and gave the giant a new name: Christopher. Christ-bearer.

Mentions of Saint Christopher date back to the 3rd century AD. His image became a portable prayer, a symbol of protection for all who journeyed into the unknown. Today, whether near or far, a Saint Christopher is a reminder that someone is hoping for your safe return, that you are never truly alone.

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

TAKE ME WITH YOU!

United Kingdom / 1938 - 1978

Paul Vincze

Carve me like one of your commemorative medals…

Forget the painting. Nothing says you’ve “made it” more than having your own face on money. And when I say your own money, I mean your head on a coin. Depending on the medallist, your immortalized mug could be a flattering Virgin Queen Elizabeth I, forever youthful, or a double-chinned, mourning Queen Victoria.

When the time came in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II’s commemorative coronation coins to be released, one depiction of the beloved monarch seemed to capture her determined, steadfast nature best. Paul Vincze, a WWII refugee from Hungary, had immigrated to the United Kingdom in 1938 and quickly began showcasing his enormous talent.

A trained sculptor and medallist, Vincze spent the 1950s and 1960s creating pieces depicting U.S. Presidents Truman and John F. Kennedy. He also lent his talent to the Pope, Sir Winston Churchill, and Irish revolutionary Pádraig Pearse. If you are lucky enough to find one of his extremely collectible St. Christopher or zodiac medallions, hold on with both hands.

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1960 - 1969

Sixties

It was clear from the beginning of the decade that times were about to change. The kids of the sixties didn’t ease into it, they kicked the door open. Youth culture took control, rules were rewritten, and tradition quickly lost its grip. The space race, pop art, and a new kind of self-expression reshaped everything, including how jewellery was worn.

To accompany this shift, design loosened up. It became graphic, bold, and a little rebellious. Clean lines replaced fuss, colour replaced convention, and jewellery stopped trying to behave. Pieces turned sculptural, almost futuristic, with domed silhouettes, sharp geometry, and unexpected textures. Diamonds were still in the mix, but no longer the main event. Enamel, onyx, and rock crystal brought contrast, punch, and a sense of play.

A myriad of subcultures began to emerge. Mods favoured sharp, polished minimalism, while hippies rejected structure entirely, embracing natural materials and a freer, more intuitive aesthetic. Preppy style held onto a sense of tradition, but with a lighter, more youthful ease. By the end of the decade, early punk attitudes were beginning to surface, bringing a raw, anti-establishment edge that would fully erupt in the years to follow.